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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 659.80 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 659.80 and 268.98 is: 403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 659.80 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/659.80 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 659.80 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 177,473.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,473.00/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.48

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